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heating and cooling systems. These systems are particularly suitable for larger scale pickling and processing operations. The Nautilus tank heater consists of a fluoropolymer element mounted on a strong polymer frame for good chemical resistance. The heater is immersed at a suitable location within the process tank and easily connected to the heating source by means of sturdy flexible connections. The Jet Stream is a complete system comprising a non-corrodable fluoropolymer heating/cooling element, external tank, recirculation pumps and controllers for temperature and system operation. It is ideal for arduous heavy industrial pickling and process applications where the heat exchanger requires protection from damage by the workload, as found for example in the steel, tube, wire and galvanising industries. Both systems are suitable for use with steam, hot water and, in some cases, thermal fluid. The element can also be used with chilled water for cooling applications. Each heat exchanger is made to suit the tank in which it will be installed and the company calculate the size of each unit based on information supplied by the end user. Other Braude products include the Polaris non-corrodable electric immersion tank heaters, and the Thermaster, Levelmaster and Tankmaster range of temperature and liquid level controllers sealed to IP65. Braude also produces a range of self- priming chemical service pumps, suitable for use with highly corrosive solutions such as hydrochloric, hydrofluoric and sulphuric acids – with flow rates up to 35m3/hr.

Bossi Srl Italy

6C51

Bossi Srl manufactures machines for metal surface finishing, and has more than 40 years of experience in the field. At Tube 2008, the company will introduce its updated range of machines for use in tube mills with TIG, laser and HF welding systems. They are used for working stainless steel round, square and rectangular tubes. Bossi’s inside bead control machines are used for removing the internal weld bead of tubes used in the alimentary and pharmaceutical field (for TIG and laser welding lines). They also provide machines for removing the external weld bead of tubes (for TIG and laser welding lines), and machines for tube external brushing (for TIG, laser and HF welding lines). The company’s brand new product is the planetary brushing machine model PL 250/118 Fast 3 for laser lines, which is able to work at a maximum tube feeding speed of 15m/min. It takes up the same space as a normal brushing machine for TIG lines. Bossi will also present the new development of grinding and polishing machines to be used off-line.

› A 10-roll straightening installation from Bronx/ Taylor-Wilson

The company’s team of design engineers, sales executives and support staff with offices in Asia, Europe and the US are able to provide both new and retrofit finishing solutions.

Website : www.btwcorp.com

Buhlmann Rohr-Fittings Germany 6C28

Website : www.bossi-srl.com

Buhlmann is a global supplier of tube, pipe and other materials, with a wide range of product stock and comprehensive service network. The company’s whole product range conforms to relevant standards (ie ASTM/DIN/EN). It includes alloy and carbon steel tube and pipe, seamless and welded stainless steel tube and pipe, and flanges in carbon, alloy and stainless steel. The company can also provide long and short radius elbows, tees, reducers and caps – seamless and welded – in carbon, alloy and stainless steel. The Buhlmann Group specializes in providing complete solutions for pipeline construction. As an industry partner, the company can supply plant contractors and companies in various sectors, including the energy, chemical, petrochemical, shipbuilding and mechanical engineering industries.

E Braude UK

11E32

With over 50 years in the industry, Braude is a specialist manufacturer of non- corrodable heating and cooling equipment for the highly corrosive liquids found typically in pickling, plating, anodising and other chemical processing operations. The company’s expertise is in heating aggressive and corrosive solutions that conventional equipment cannot withstand. All products are manufactured from high integrity chemically inert fluoropolymers (ie Teflon™), and have been designed to ensure long life in aggressive solutions. They are all manufactured to the highest quality standards: Braude is an ISO 9001 registered company

Website : www.braude.co.uk

Bronx/Taylor Wilson USA

6C05

Bronx/Taylor-Wilson provides technology to the metals finishing equipment industry. The company’s innovations in cross roll straighteners, hydrostatic pipe testers and end-finishing machines have led to over 1,000 installations, including more than fifty new installations in the last few years.

Braude manufactures the Nautilus range of tank heaters and Jet Stream external

Website : www.buhlmann.de

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